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LocalDecember 10, 2019 at 2:03 pm Royston Jones Jr.

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Govt. and UN to launch Dorian pledge conference

“Urgent” need to raise funds to complement $10 million home repairs fund NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government and the United Nation Development Program (UNDP) will launch a pledge conference on January 13, 2020, to raise much-needed funds to aide Dorian recovery programs. At a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister, Prime Minister […]

“Urgent” need to raise funds to complement $10 million home repairs fund NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The government and the United... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 2:03 pm | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalDecember 10, 2019 at 1:03 pm Eyewitness News

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Remains of 14 Dorian victims released to families

More than 50 bodies still in refrigerated trailers in Abaco some three months after the storm NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The government has released the remains of some of the people killed during the passage of Hurricane Dorian to their families, Health minister Dr Duane Sands confirmed today. Sands told reporters outside Cabinet that the remains […]

More than 50 bodies still in refrigerated trailers in Abaco some three months after the storm NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 1:03 pm | Eyewitness News

LocalDecember 10, 2019 at 3:58 am Sloan Smith 3

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‘From one storm to the next’, Abaco evacuees evicted from El Greco Beach Hotel shelter

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nearly 65 Hurricane Dorian evacuees have been evicted from the El Greco Beach Hotel where they were being sheltered for the past three months. In a letter to those evacuees on Friday, the hotel management advised, “As El Greco’s shelter agreement is coming to a close, effective December 10, 2019, we wish […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nearly 65 Hurricane Dorian evacuees have been evicted from the El Greco Beach Hotel where they were... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:58 am | Sloan Smith | 3

LocalDecember 10, 2019 at 3:52 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

UN report underscores gender inequality, and widened wage gap

Parker-Edgecombe: Wage gap does not speak well to society’s view of women A United Nation’s report on human development reveals a more than 33 percent income disparity between the sexes in The Bahamas, and ranks the nation 76 of out 189 countries on its gender inequality index (GII). While the 2018 GII ranking remains unchanged […]

Parker-Edgecombe: Wage gap does not speak well to society’s view of women A United Nation’s report on human development reveals... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:52 am | Royston Jones Jr.

LocalDecember 10, 2019 at 3:50 am Sloan Smith

Local

Sears urges govt. to pass Integrity Bill

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Former Attorney General Alfred Sears said yesterday the corruption trials of two former Cabinet ministers have set a precedence that could lead to retaliation from future administrations. “The issue for me is that the exercise of the powers of prosecution, which for four years I exercised as attorney general, is a very […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Former Attorney General Alfred Sears said yesterday the corruption trials of two former Cabinet ministers have set... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:50 am | Sloan Smith

LocalDecember 10, 2019 at 3:49 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

COP defends officers in viral video discharging their weapons

Commissioner says he has three videos which provide context to the incident NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson yesterday defended the Royal Bahama Police Force (RBPF) amid mixed public reaction to a viral video showing two purported plain clothes police officers discharging their weapons in the air in an apparent attempt to bring […]

Commissioner says he has three videos which provide context to the incident NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:49 am | Royston Jones Jr.

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LocalDecember 10, 2019 at 3:47 am Sloan Smith

Local

Govt. still working out protocols with dome facility in Abaco

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Department of Social Services already has a list of Hurricane Dorian victims who may qualify for the government’s temporary housing facility on Abaco, according to Disaster Relief and Reconstruction Committee Chairman John Michael Clarke. Clarke made the comment during a press conference at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) yesterday, where […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Department of Social Services already has a list of Hurricane Dorian victims who may qualify for... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:47 am | Sloan Smith

LocalDecember 10, 2019 at 3:24 am Royston Jones Jr.

Local

COP: Special team assembled to combat crime

Armed robberies continue to plague NP NASSAU, BAHAMAS — To combat increased criminal activity that is common during the Yuletide season, Commissioner of Police Anthony Ferguson said yesterday he has assembled a special operations team comprised of police and defense force officers to ensure the populous remains safe. “This operation team that is there will […]

Armed robberies continue to plague NP NASSAU, BAHAMAS — To combat increased criminal activity that is common during the Yuletide... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:24 am | Royston Jones Jr.

UncategorizedDecember 10, 2019 at 3:20 am Natario McKenzie

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Harbour development opponents ‘surprise’ over swift approval claim

Balk at developer’s $100,000 pledge NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Opponents of the multi-million Briland Residence and Marina yesterday expressed ‘surprise’ over the developer’s swift approval claim, balking at the developer’s “shockingly small’ pledge to local institutions. Br-Island Responsible Development Ltd. (BIRD) which had initiated court action to block 4M Harbour Island Limited’s development said in a statement […]

Balk at developer’s $100,000 pledge NASSAU, BAHAMAS- Opponents of the multi-million Briland Residence and Marina yesterday expressed ‘surprise’ over the... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:20 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessDecember 10, 2019 at 3:17 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Sears: Bahamas in ‘untenable’position with international tax evasion and money laundering entities

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A former Attorney General yesterday reiterated calls for The Bahamas to challenge the ‘legitimacy’ of international entities such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Organization of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), stating, “Asking them how high we should jump is a not a solution.” Alfred Sears QC told Eyewitness News […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS- A former Attorney General yesterday reiterated calls for The Bahamas to challenge the ‘legitimacy’ of international entities such... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:17 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessDecember 10, 2019 at 3:14 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Condo specialists looking to capitalize on niche market

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With growing interest and activity in local condominium sales and rentals, a team of real estate and marketing professionals dubbed the ‘Condo Vikings’ are tapping into the niche segment. Gustaf Hernqvist, CEO and founder of Condo Vikings told Eyewitness News Online that the group which focuses on the high-end condominium market recently […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – With growing interest and activity in local condominium sales and rentals, a team of real estate and... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:14 am | Natario McKenzie

BusinessDecember 10, 2019 at 3:13 am Natario McKenzie

Business

AG: BPL bond fee, short-term pain for long term gain

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The proposed $20-$30 charge Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) consumers are expected to pay as a result of an Electricity Rate Reduction Bond (ERRB) may not be ‘set in stone’ Attorney General Carl Bethel suggested yesterday, describing it as “as a short term pain for all of us, for a long term […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The proposed $20-$30 charge Bahamas Power & Light (BPL) consumers are expected to pay as a result... read more »

December 10, 2019 at 3:13 am | Natario McKenzie

VideosDecember 9, 2019 at 9:22 pm Eyewitness News

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ROAD TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT DRIVERS LICENSES PILING UP

December 9, 2019 at 9:22 pm | Eyewitness News

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NO UPDATE FOR DOME RESIDENTS

December 9, 2019 at 9:18 pm | Eyewitness News

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EL GRECO TO EVACUEES: WE CAN NO LONGER FOOT THE BILL

December 9, 2019 at 9:15 pm | Eyewitness News

LocalDecember 9, 2019 at 4:18 pm Royston Jones Jr.

Local

Bahamas maintains ranking in UN human development report

UN Human development index notes continued improvement NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas global ranking on the United Nations Human Development report remained unchanged in the latest release for 2019, once again placing 60th of 189 countries. The HDR 2019, titled ‘Beyond income, beyond averages, beyond today: Inequalities in human development in the 21stcentury’, was released […]

UN Human development index notes continued improvement NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas global ranking on the United Nations Human Development... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 4:18 pm | Royston Jones Jr.

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Op-edDecember 9, 2019 at 4:00 pm Eyewitness News

Op-ed

Op-Ed: Hurricane Dorian – A Reset (Part 2)

By Alfred M. Sears, QC In Part 2, I will examine the economic and non-economic damage and loss suffered by The Bahamas and the continuing vulnerabilities of the capital city, Nassau; and in Part III, I will recommend a number of measures that The Bahamas should pursue in order to build a climate resilient country. […]

By Alfred M. Sears, QC In Part 2, I will examine the economic and non-economic damage and loss suffered by... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 4:00 pm | Eyewitness News

Op-edDecember 9, 2019 at 12:45 pm Eyewitness News

Op-ed

Op-Ed: Hurricane Dorian – A Reset (Part 1)

By Alfred M. Sears, QC The Bahamas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, can either reset by making radical reforms to reduce the risks and impacts of climate change, or squander this opportunity by rebuilding in Abaco and Grand Bahama in the same places, in the same manner to the detriment of our children, future […]

By Alfred M. Sears, QC The Bahamas, in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, can either reset by making radical reforms... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 12:45 pm | Eyewitness News

SportsDecember 9, 2019 at 11:38 am Eyewitness News

Sports

Hero World Challenge Donates $184,500 to the One Bahamas Fund

From left Tiger Woods, Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman and CEO of Hero MotoCorp and Dionisio D’Aguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism and Aviation.Creators of the ONE Bahamas Fund – Justin Timberlake, Tiger Woods, NEXUS Luxury Collection, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and members from the ALBANY community – have pledged $6 million toward Hurricane Dorian relief […]

From left Tiger Woods, Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman and CEO of Hero MotoCorp and Dionisio D’Aguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 11:38 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessDecember 9, 2019 at 11:00 am Natario McKenzie

Business

Labour council in the dark on minimum wage increase for public sector

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The National Tripartite Council’s vice-chairman yesterday expressed surprise over Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’s recent revelation of a pending minimum wage increase for the public sector. Peter Goudie told Eyewitness News Online: “I have no knowledge of the prime minister talking about an increase in the minimum wage period. That isn’t something […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The National Tripartite Council’s vice-chairman yesterday expressed surprise over Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis’s recent revelation of... read more »

December 9, 2019 at 11:00 am | Natario McKenzie